New Huawei Mate 30 Pro variant passes by TENAA

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has been around for nearly a year now but it seems we’re in for a refreshed version. A new listing on Chinese regulatory body TENAA reveals the alleged Mate 30 Pro “New Variant” bearing the LIO-AN00m model number. The phone event boasts the same dimensions as the Mate 30 Pro, coming in at 158.1 x 73.1 x 8.8 mm. There’s a 6.53-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution just like on the normal Mate 30 Pro as well as the Kirin 990 chipset alongside 6/8/12 GB RAM and 128/256/512GB storage. Huawei Mate 30 Pro "New Edition" Then we get to the cameras where the...

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) surfaces on Dutch retailer, will cost €235

Android tablets rarely draw huge crowds, but you might find a use for well-priced and capable slate. If that is the case, you may be interested in the new Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020). It’s not official yet, but Dutch retailer CentralPoint jumped the gun and published the product page, complete with specs and prices. The base model starts at €235. This gets you 32 GB of built in storage and Wi-Fi only connectivity. If you want 64 GB storage, add €35, the premium for LTE connectivity is just under €60. This means that the fully-loaded version costs €323. The tablet has a 10.4” LCD...

The Asus Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro feature Nokia OZO Audio processing

The new Asus Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro have three microphones to capture sound and advanced features in the camera app – but this isn’t just any audio, it’s Nokia’s OZO Audio. The simplest use case is to turn on the Wind Filter, which suppresses wind noise thus clearing up the audio. Mic Focus allows the microphones to follow the camera’s zoom and home in on a particular sound source. Zenfone 7 audio features powered by Nokia OZO: Wind Filter and Mic Focus You can also use Acoustic Focus if you want to control the directionality of the microphones separately from the zoom (this is...

Sony Xperia 5 II leaked promo video reveals the device in full

Just a day after the massive Sony Xperia 5 II leak yesterday, Android Headlines managed to snatch a promo video of the upcoming device and it looks quite legitimate. The promo video shows the Xperia 5 II from all angles solidifying the renders we've already seen. And, of course, it looks more like its predecessor than the Xperia 1 II due to the rounded edges. We can once again see the mysterious button positioned right next to the power button and the volume rocker and the return of the 3.5mm audio jack.

64 MP camera on the Poco X3 officially confirmed, a full battery charge will take 65 min

Poco’s Product Marketing Manager and Global Spokesperson is doling out details for the Poco X3. The phone will indeed have a 64 MP camera, the manager confirmed, and shared the first camera sample from the phone. First official Poco X3 camera sample (down-scaled) Unfortunately, it’s downscaled – the phone should be taking 16 MP photos with pixel binning. You can also catch a glimpse of the camera UI below. It’s similar but not identical to what we saw on the F2 Pro, for example. Poco X3 taking a photo That wasn’t the only teaser for today, Poco X3’s battery can be charged...

Apple settles over Powerbeats 2 design defect, will pay $9.75 million

Apple just agreed to settle the dispute over a design flaw plaguing the Powerbeats 2 headphones outside of court. The company didn't admit that there was indeed an issue with the 2014 Powerbeats 2 but it said it's easier and cheaper to settle without having to go to court. As a result, Apple has agreed to pay out $9.75 million. Apple marketed the headphones as sweat and water-resistant and built to "endure". Customers claim that this isn't exactly the case and the buds would stop holding a charge after "minimal use". So if you bought a pair of Powerbeats 2 before August 7 and you...

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra in for review

This is how tech companies flex in front of their peers – the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra is outstanding in several categories, it feels designed to impress. Unfortunately, this commemorative edition phone (which celebrates Xiaomi turning 10 years old) will not be available outside of China, meaning that for most of the world it’s something to gawk at but never touch. We did receive a review unit, so (if you don’t mind) we'll now tell you what you’re missing out on. We’ll start with the charging as this is the first 100+ Watt phone that we’ve handled – indeed, it is the first on the market (beating...